At a Glance
- Tasks: Support chefs with food prep, service, and kitchen cleanliness while creating joy for residents.
- Company: Connaught Care, a luxury care home group focused on exceptional resident experiences.
- Benefits: Free meals, uniform, training, pay enhancements, and more perks to support your well-being.
- Other info: Join a supportive team in a beautiful environment with great career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives through the power of good food and kindness.
- Qualifications: Passion for food, teamwork, and a positive attitude; training provided for food hygiene.
The predicted salary is between 25396 - 31040 £ per year.
Some people see a plate. You see comfort, care, and a little moment of joy delivered three times a day. We're looking for a thoughtful, hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join the hospitality team at Connaught Care-a luxury, all-inclusive care home group that believes exceptional care starts with the little things, like a warm meal served with pride (and much more). With six beautifully designed homes already open and six more in development, Connaught is one of the UK's most ambitious care providers. Our residents enjoy five-star living-and behind every beautifully plated dish is someone like you, making sure everything tastes and runs smoothly, safely, and with heart.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Support our Chef de Parties, Sous Chefs and Head Chefs with food prep, service and kitchen cleanliness
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety throughout each shift
- Help plate and present meals with care and consistency
- Keep the kitchen well-stocked, organised and running like clockwork
- Assist with washing up and general cleaning duties to ensure smooth service
- Be a warm, friendly presence behind the scenes-residents will notice your energy, even if they don't see you
What You'll Bring:
- A genuine passion for food, service, and helping others
- A positive, flexible attitude and willingness to work as part of a close-knit team
- High standards of cleanliness and attention to detail
- Basic knowledge of food hygiene (we'll support your training if needed)
- A quiet pride in a job well done-even when no one's watching
Why Connaught?
Because food isn't just food-it's reassurance, love, ritual, and a reason to gather. At Connaught, we understand that every mealtime is a chance to create comfort, connection, and dignity for our residents. As a Kitchen Assistant, your care behind the scenes helps make all of that possible. You'll be part of a supportive team in a beautiful environment, with access to training, development, and daily job satisfaction that goes far beyond the kitchen door.
If you believe good food and kindness go hand in hand, and you want to be part of something that truly makes a difference-we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits Include:
- Pay enhancements for Bank Holidays
- Free on-site meals
- Free uniform
- Free DBS check
- Annual Pay Reviews
- Continuous training and progression opportunities
- Annual Health Checks for all staff
- Salary sacrifice schemes including Pension, Childcare, Grocery, EV, and more.
- A personalised financial well-being platform
- Access to a 24/7 GP
- An enhanced EAP with up to 10 free counselling sessions
- Life insurance of up to 4X your salary
- Access to digital cognitive behavioural therapy
- Personalised Life and Leadership coaching
- YuLife rewards - get rewarded to meditate, do puzzles, and exercise
- An extra day of annual leave for birthdays
- The option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme
Please note this is a bank contract to cover as and when needed. All applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to live and work in the UK. We cannot sponsor. Due to the nature of the role, this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Kitchen Assistant employer: Connaught Care Collection
Connaught Care Collection is an exceptional employer that prioritises compassionate care and employee development in the picturesque setting of Havant, UK. With a strong focus on mentoring and continuous training, we foster a supportive work culture where every team member is valued and encouraged to grow. Enjoy unique benefits such as health checks and financial well-being programs, making your career with us both meaningful and rewarding.
